AMD Sempron 3850 vs Intel Core i3-7101E

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AMD Sempron 3850 or AMD Sempron 3850 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Sempron 3850 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Sempron series.
To use the AMD Sempron 3850, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
The Intel Core i3-7101E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-7101E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
AMD Sempron Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
AMD Sempron 3850 Name Intel Core i3-7101E
AMD Sempron 2000/3000 Group Intel Core i 7000U
1 Generation 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Sempron 3850 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Sempron 3850 is 1.3 GHz
The Intel Core i3-7101E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7101E is 3.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4x Cores 2x
No Hyperthreading Yes
1.3 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Sempron 3850 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Sempron 3850 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8280, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-7101E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7101E uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2016
2 Execution units 24
11.1 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 192
AMD Radeon HD 8280 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
0.45 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
5 Generation 9.5
28 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
12.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 54 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 54 W
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Sempron 3850 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-7101E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2017
AM1 Socket LGA 1151
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Kabini (Jaguar) Architecture Kaby Lake U
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
30 $ Release price 117 $
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
28 nm Technology 14 nm